Obituaries

David Sierzputowski

October 14, 1933 to February 10, 2011

WINAMAC - David Sierzputowski 77, Winamac, died at 10:50 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 10, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

He was born Oct. 14, 1933, in Chicago, to the late Bruno and Stephanie Mrozinski Sierzputowski. He married Joan Mildred Rhode on Nov. 9, 1957, in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Denham. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Sue (Roger) Stinemetz, Star City, Daughter
Karin (Larry) Jenczalik, Knox, Daughter
Steve (Kathy) Sierzputowski, Knox, Son
Kevin (Peggy) Sierzputowski, Lowell, Son
Joe (Shelly) Sierzputowski, Mishawaka, Son
Mandy Bonnell, Winamac, Granddaughter
David Bonnell, Vincennes, Grandson
Becky Bonnell, Winamac, Granddaughter
Brittni Bonnell, Winamac, Granddaughter
Tony Jenczalik, Knox, Grandson
Jeremy Jenczalik, Knox, Grandson
Jenny Jenczalik, Knox, Granddaughter
Stevie Sierzputowski, Winamac, Grandson
Keith Sierzputowski, Knox, Grandson
Stephanie Sierzputowski, Knox, Granddaughter
Nick Sierzputowski, Knox, Grandson
Allen Sierzputowski, Whiting, Grandson
Nicole Sierzputowski, Lowell, Granddaughter
Ashley Sierzputowski, Lowell, Granddaughter
Tiffany Sierzputowski, Mishawaka, Granddaughter
Trevor Sierzputowski, Mishawaka, Granddaughter
Brayden Lynch, Winamac,  Great Grandson
Talen Braun, Wiamac, Great Grandson
Kallie Kasten, Winamac, Great Granddaughter
Kenna Kasten, Winamac, Great Granddaughter

Preceded in death by:
Herman David Sierzputowski, Brother
Dillon Sierzputowski, Grandson
Dalton Sierzputowsk,i Grandson
Rita Mrozinski, Aunt
Stephanie Sierzputowski nee Mrozinski

Mr. Sierzputowski graduated from North Judson High School in 1953. He worked at Flintco in North Judson. He attended a six- week course in agriculture at Purdue University. He served in the U.S. Army for four years. He was a farmer most of his life. He also helped with the 4-H program and served on the beef committee.

Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday (Feb. 14) at the funeral home with Pastor Carl Fitchett officiating. The American Legion and VFW will conduct a military service at the funeral home following the funeral service.

Memorial donations may be given to the Diabetes Association, Lung Cancer Association, Heart Association, or a favorite charity.

D. Jane Chambers

November 3, 1916 to February 3, 2011

ROYAL CENTER - Dorothy Jane Chambers, 94 of Star City, passed away at 1:45 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 3, at White Oak Healthcare Center in Monticello.

Born Nov. 3, 1916 in Cincinnati, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Bess (Schorman) Yester. On Dec. 4, 1937, she married Harold Ray Chambers and he preceded her in death Oct. 8, 2006.

Survivors include her son, Roger L. Chambers and wife, Rita of Martinsville, daughters, Janice C. Taylor and Barbara S. Allen and husband, Dean, all of Star City, 12 grandchildren, Frank Taylor & wife, Lesa; Charles Taylor & wife, Sue; Tina Newton & husband, Claude; John Taylor & wife, Linda; Pamela Fox & husband, Steve; Patti Moore & husband, James; Rhonda Cashan & husband, Terry; Nathan Chambers & wife, Tina; Karen Chambers; Jim Allen & wife, Chandra; Janette Moore & husband, Chris; Anita Caskey & husband, Nathan. She is also survived by 24 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by brothers, Donald G. Yester and Albert Yester, sister, Betty L. Quinn and son-in-law, Frank Taylor.

Mrs. Chambers was a graduate of Dayton High School in Dayton, Ky. She was a homemaker and she also retired from Trans America Insurance Company in Indianapolis. She was a member of Shiloh Christian Church in Logansport and a former member of Order of Eastern Star in Jeffersontown, Kentucky.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (Feb. 12), at the funeral home. Burial will be inPro Cemetery in Headlee.

Memorial donations may be made to Shiloh Christian Church or one’s favorite charity.

Eileen D. Harnew

August  8, 1921 to February 6, 2011

WINAMAC - Eileen D. Harnew, 89, of 515 E.13th St., Winamac, away at 8:55 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 6, at Hickory Creek, Winamac.

She was born Aug. 8, 1921, in Remington, to the late Leonard and Mary Francis Bilile Dickinson. She married Ivan Harnew who preceded her in death.

Survivors include:
Janet (Bill) Kennedy, Winamac, Niece
Roger Stombaugh, Converse, Nephew

Preceded in death by:
Louise Stombaugh, Sister
Pauline Dickinson, Sister

Mrs. Harnew resided in Winamac for the past 4 years, moving from Champaign, IL.

No services or vistation will be held.

Fred Chupp

March 28, 1922 to February 5, 2011

WINAMAC - Fred Chupp, 88, of 1756 E 225 N, Winamac, passed away at 1:53 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5,  at his residence.

He was born March 28, 1922 in White Cloud, MI, to the late Edward and Bernice Artlip Chupp. He married Ruth L. McClung on Nov. 13, 1974, in Winamac. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Susanna Hunnicut, Wilmar, MN, Daughter
Danny Ray Chupp, Plymouth, Son
George Paul Chupp, TX, Son
5 Grandchildren
6 Great Grandchildren
Carl (Margie) Chupp, Milford, Brother
Anita Mseis, Peru, Great Niece
Several nieces and nephews
Jeanette Chupp, Tennessee, Sister-in-law

Preceded in death by:
Johnny Lee Chupp, Son
Infant Son
3 Sisters
4 Brothers

Mr. Chupp was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Winamac. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the VFW Post #1728, and American Legion Post #71, both of Winamac. He retired from NIPSCO in 1984 after 31 years of employment.

Friends may call after  10 a.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Wednesday, Feb. 9), at the funeral home, with Pastor David Norris officiating. Burial will be in Ever Rest Memorial Park,Logansport. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military services at the funeral home following the service.

Memorial donations may be given to: Calvary Baptist Church, Winamac.

Stelios K. Ress

November 13, 1923 to February 4, 2011

WINAMAC - Stelios "Steve" K. Ress, 87, of Winamac, passed away at 2:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 4, at Unity Medical & Surgical Hospital in Mishawaka.

He was born Nov. 13, 1923, in Karies Ghios, Greece, to the late Konstantinos and Anna Maris Ress. He married his wife, Stella in Greece. She survives.

Survivors include
Gus S. Ress, Winamac, Son
Nick S. Ress, Star City, Son
Anna S. Giomelos, Greece, Daughter
John Ress, Chicago. Brother
10 Grandchildren
6 Great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by:
7 Brothers & Sisters

Mr. Ress served as a bugler in the Greek army during World War II. He came to the U.S. in January 1967. He became a US citizen in 1978. He was the former owner and chef at Snack Time Restaurant in Chicago. He also helped his son Gus at Kostas Restaurant in Winamac.

A private service will be held at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Burial will take place in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Donald Stamper

September 9, 1934 to February 2, 2011

WINAMAC - Donald D. Stamper, 76, of 7910 N. U.S. 35, Winamac, passed away at 2:48p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 2,  in Golden Living Sycamore Village, Kokomo.

He was born Sept. 9, 1934, in Crandon, WI, to the late John S. and Esther C. Wayberg Stamper. He married  Lois A. Delong on Oct. 14, 1961, in Dyer. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Brian Stamper, Winamac, Son
Julie A. Stamper, Winamac, Daughter
6 Grandchildren
5 Great Grandchildren
Sandra (Bob) Jenkins, Winamac, Sister
Jesse (Marilyn) Stamper, Winamac, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Terry L. Stamper, Son
3 Sisters
3 Brothers

Mr. Stamper was a former truck driver and had also been a heavy equipment operator. He had served in the U.S. Army in the 1950's. He was a former resident of Griffith for many years and had moved to Winamac 31 years ago.

Friends may call after 10 a.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Monday, Feb.7), at the funeral home with Pastor Denny Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion and the VFW.

Memorial donations may be given to the family or the charity of the donor's choice.